Space City Con

The Space City Con 2013 is a family friendly convention taking place at the Marriott Westchase.

By Photos by Mayra Beltran / Houston Chronicle

on August 2, 2013 10:44 PM

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Payton Schmall, 15, dressed at Star Wars 'Queen Amidala', greets visitors in the first day of the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Payton Schmall, 15, dressed at Star Wars 'Queen Amidala', greets visitors in the first day of the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a ... more

Jennifer Jackson is dressed as a Star Wars 'Sith Twilek' for the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Jennifer Jackson is dressed as a Star Wars 'Sith Twilek' for the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks ... more

Payton Schmall, 15, dressed as Star Wars 'Queen Amidala', views Luke Jackson, 3, dressed as 'Luke Skywalker', as he battles with his lightsaber other characters during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Payton Schmall, 15, dressed as Star Wars 'Queen Amidala', views Luke Jackson, 3, dressed as 'Luke Skywalker', as he battles with his lightsaber other characters during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott ... more

Robert Praetorius, Jr., center, dressed as Capt. Robert, is photographed with Star Wars characters during the start of Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Robert Praetorius, Jr., center, dressed as Capt. Robert, is photographed with Star Wars characters during the start of Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The ... more

Zane Spoede, 2, reacts to the dressed up crowd at the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Zane Spoede, 2, reacts to the dressed up crowd at the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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A Storm Trooper walks through the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday.

A Storm Trooper walks through the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Richard Lancaster, 18, walks in his costume during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Richard Lancaster, 18, walks in his costume during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today ... more

The Artist Alley includes people such as Sam De La Rosa during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

The Artist Alley includes people such as Sam De La Rosa during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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The Space City Con 2013 kicks off at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston.

The Space City Con 2013 kicks off at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Joshua Paz, 8, makes his way through the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Joshua Paz, 8, makes his way through the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Kendal Leflore is dressed as a 'Terezi Pyro' as she enjoys the first day of the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Kendal Leflore is dressed as a 'Terezi Pyro' as she enjoys the first day of the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

Kendal Leflore is dressed as a 'Terezi Pyro' as she... Photo-4995957.67495 - StamfordAdvocate

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Johnny Segura displays his art during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Johnny Segura displays his art during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends ... more

Luke Jackson, 3, dressed as Star Wars 'Luke Skywalker', battles with other characters during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a family friendly convention, kicks off today and ends Sunday. less

Luke Jackson, 3, dressed as Star Wars 'Luke Skywalker', battles with other characters during the Space City Con 2013 at the Marriott Westchase on Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, in Houston. The Space City Con 2013, a ... more